About Thomas

Welcome to Sam Thomas Elementary School, home of the Thomas Texans! Thomas was named for Mr. Sam Thomas, a longtime educator and principal in AISD. The campus was opened in 1992 on the east side of Abilene and currently serves approximately 400 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Students who attend Thomas are citizens of “Thomasville” and annually elect a mayor and city council from the 4th and 5th grade classes Through the generous support of local community adopters, Thomasville stores open on select days so that students can purchase merchandise using points they’ve earned for good behavior and from reading books.

Thomas has a long tradition of academic success and continues to be a leader among Abilene schools. Thomas is classified as a Title 1 school which allows our campus to receive additional educational programs that greatly benefit our students. Our strong faculty, staff, and amazing parents form the team that makes success possible for our students. We are proud to be Thomas Texans!

Mission Statement

TEXANS HAVE HEART!
Helpful
Eager
Achieving
Resilient
Thankful

Thomasville

Thomasville is unique to Thomas Elementary. It is a miniature functioning town complete with a bank, hospital gift shop, and bookstore. Thomasville is a great way for our students to be involved in reading, learning, and serving. Our main hallway is filled with students who help serve our school community and who learn important skills.

Fifth graders interview for jobs with our adopters who support Thomasville. These fifth graders then work in six week shifts to run this amazing town. They practice social and work related skills while interacting with the rest of the student body.

Every student at Thomas is allowed to earn and accumulate reading points to spend at one of our seven businesses. Thomasville is truly an exceptional experience!

Photos of students in front of Thomasville

Bell Schedules

Regular elementary school days begin at 7:50 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m.

On early release days, all elementary schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. and all secondary schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. Additional information will be shared with parents by their student's campus.

Lunch Schedules